the171 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Who here prays the four volume set of the Liturgy of the Hours? I need some helpz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morostheos Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 What do you need help with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I used to just pray the simple Christian Prayer, but my vocation director gave me a four volume set about a month ago, and I have since been using that. What's up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 If it is a new set then it should come with a card that explains what prayers to use on what days and when. I use the English 3 volume set but I used to have a 4 volume LOH and it seemed pretty straight forward. Is there something in particular that is confusing you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 O lost my Advent/Easter vol, but otherwise I pray the 4 vol set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 I used Christian prayer previously and I really don't know how to maneuver it. Where should ribbons go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I used Christian prayer previously and I really don't know how to maneuver it. Where should ribbons go? Well, that depends on what you want to mark. I use a lot of ribbons (extra ones as well) and mark the Invitatory, the Psalter, the Proper of Seasons (for Readings), the Magnificat and the Bendictus if I don't use the card for them, the Complementary Psalms and Hymns for them, the Common when necessary and the Proper of Saints when necessary. There are a few other things I mark as well like the Te Deum and Compline, some hymns (mainly for Compline plus the final anthems to the BVM). Some religious use prayer cards, but I find they often fall out and then I lose my place. I have quite a few different colored ribbons and I have memorised the colors so can flip to a section quickly. If you are just starting off you may want to start with marking the Psalter and Proper of Seasons and using the cards for things like the Magnificat and Benedictus and Te Deum etc. There is also a card for the Invitatory but I like to mark the book for this because it also has the antiphons to use. There should be instructions for praying the LOH that came with the set... take time to read them and it could be helpful. The best thing of course would be to attend something like Vespers with a church or religious community, so you get the feel of how it is done. It's a beautiful way to pray with the whole Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubertus Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Not only does http://divineoffice.org/ provide you the prayers, it also tells you the ribbon placement for each day.. Perhaps you can get the hang of it from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Super like! Thank y'all!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 There is also the opportunity if you don't have religious around, I've known of priest taking the time to meet some people in the church for their prayers for a few days to help them learn. A father I'm trying to figure out my LOTHs could I join you sometime in your prayers? Would be about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 I figured it out today!! I am now a pro. Not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I also go over it with people over the phone for our Secular Group... and would be open to helping you if needed.... If you're using DivineOffice.org... They can sometimes throw people off because they've made the decision to incorporate all the changes in the missal and lectionary into their on-line stuff... so the prayers won't match sometimes, etc. Just go with the flow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Jesus Through Mary Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Yeah, I know it is a little hard at first. But stick with it and you will get the hang of it. If you ever get stuck with a specific question through me a PM if you would like. I would be happy to try and help. I have been praying the 4 volume for while so I know it fairly well. It is such a beautiful prayer. Well worth learning!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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